1944 Fresno State Bulldogs football team

American college football season August 2023 February 2026 1944 Fresno State Bulldogs football Independent 0–6 Earl Wight 1st Ratcliffe Stadium 1942 The 1944 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented Fresno State Normal School—now known as California State University, Fresno—as an independent during the 1944 college football season. Fresno State had been a member of the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) in 1941, but the conference suspended operations during World War II. Guachos Plan Sports Competition Despite League's Suspension https://www.newspapers.com/article/santa-barbara-news-press/163950599/ Santa Barbara News-Press Santa Barbara, California September 27, 1942 8 January 25, 2025 Newspapers.com Since many colleges did not field a team in 1944, the Bulldogs played primarily against junior colleges and military teams. Led by first-year head coach Earl Wight, the Bulldogs compiled a record of 0–6 and were outscored 95 to 18 for the season. Fresno State played home games at Ratcliffe Stadium on the campus of Fresno City College in Fresno, California. Schedule Pacific October 21 10:00 a.m. l y Minter Field Minter Athletic Field Bakersfield, CA 0–20 Bulldogs' Minter Field Foes Boast ExCollege Stars https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee/122936034/ The Fresno Bee Fresno, California October 19, 1944 4B April 15, 2023 Newspapers.com Minter Eleven Wins 20-0 Over FSC Bulldogs https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee/122936177/ The Fresno Bee Fresno, California October 22, 1944 2B April 15, 2023 Newspapers.com Minter Field Fliers Down Fresno State College 20-0 The Bakersfield Californian Bakersfield, California October 23, 1944 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8690479/minter_field_fliers_down_fresno_state/ Newspapers.com February 1, 2017 October 28 l y 1945 Salinas Panthers Salinas Salinas JC Stadium Salinas, CA 6–13 Salinas JC Is Ready To Face Fresno State Team The Fresno Bee Fresno, California October 27, 1944 2-B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8690600/salinas_jc_is_ready_to_face_fresno_state/ Newspapers.com February 1, 2017 November 3 l y 1945 Modesto Pirates Modesto Modesto Junior College Stadium Modesto, CA 0–28 Bulldogs Lose To Modesto, 28-0 The Fresno Bee Fresno, California November 4, 1944 6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8690648/bulldogs_lose_to_modesto/ Newspapers.com February 1, 2017 November 11 l Minter Field Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 0–13 300 Minter Field Wins, 13-0, Over Stubborn Bulldogs The Fresno Bee Fresno, California November 12, 1944 4-B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8690699/minter_field_wins_over_stubborn_bulldogs/ Newspapers.com February 1, 2017 November 18 8:00 p.m. l Tonopah AAF Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 6–7 1,500 FSC Gridders T0 Tangle With Tonopah Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-fresno-bee/122944083/ The Fresno Bee Fresno, California November 18, 1944 6 April 15, 2023 Newspapers.com Bulldogs Finish Strong, But Lose By Single Point The Fresno Bee Fresno, California November 19, 1944 4-B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8690766/bulldogs_finish_strong_but_lose_by/ Newspapers.com February 1, 2017 November 23 l Pacific (CA) Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, CA 6–14 4,500 Battling Bulldogs Let Tigers Take Grudging Victory The Fresno Bee Fresno, California November 24, 1944 2-B https://www.newspapers.com/clip/8690821/battling_bulldogs_let_tigers_take/ Newspapers.com February 1, 2017 Fresno State Football Media Guide https://gobulldogs.com/documents/2024/8/21/5._2024_Record_Book.pdf Fresno State Athletics 119 January 27, 2025 Team players in the NFL The following Fresno State Bulldog players were selected in the 1945 NFL draft.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1945.htm 1945 NFL Draft Pro-Football-Reference.com December 7, 2016https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/fresnost/ Fresno St. Players/Alumni Pro-Football-Reference.com December 12, 2016 Player Position Round Overall NFL Team Louie Futrell Back 7 57 Boston Yanks References Fresno State Category:Fresno State Bulldogs football seasons Fresno State Bulldogs football